BJP drops complaint, court acquits K Ponmudy in 2025 hate speech case

Published 05 Nov 2026, 07:24 IST

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CHENNAI: A special court for MP/MLA cases has acquitted senior DMK leader and former minister K Ponmudy of all the charges of hate speech targeting Shaivites, Vaishnavites and women levelled against him following the withdrawal of the complaint that was filed by BJP councillor Uma Anandan. “As the…

— The New Indian Express

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CHENNAI: A special court for MP/MLA cases has acquitted senior DMK leader and former minister K Ponmudy of all the charges of hate speech targeting Shaivites, Vaishnavites and women levelled against him following the withdrawal of the complaint that was filed by BJP councillor Uma Anandan. “As the…

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The New Indian Express Center Express Publications (Madurai) Ltd. Current article 05 Nov 2026, 07:24 IST

BJP drops complaint, court acquits K Ponmudy in 2025 hate speech case

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The Hindu Center-Left Kasturi & Sons Ltd. 05 Nov 2026, 04:50 IST

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 05 Nov 2026, 00:45 IST

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